12 April 2023 , 13:05
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Rylan has been flooded with support from his Strictly co-stars, including Janette Manrara, after he sensationally quit the BBC show on Wednesday.
The presenter, 34, emotionally stepped down as host of Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two.
His tweeted: "Been a pleasure @bbcstrictly," alongside a heartfelt statement.
"After four fantastic years it's time for me to hang up my glittery jacket and say goodbye to It Takes Two," he wrote.
"I've had the best time hosting alongside Janette and Zoe and I can't thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show."
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"I've been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me. The time has come for me to pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me.
Rylan has stepped down as host of Strictly It Takes Two"Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart...and my dancing feet."
Co-star Janette re-shared the BBC Strictly announcement to her Instagram stories, with the message: "I'll miss you!" followed by a crying emoji.
The dancer turned presenter also shared Rylan's announcment to her own page followed by a crying emoji.
2022 contestant Richie Anderson commented: "Rylan you’re a legend! Loved coming to see you on ITT always made it so fun xxx."
Take a bow darling, you've been fabulous," wrote AJ Odudu, who appeared on Strictly in 2021.
Ruth Langsford, who was a 2017 contestant, added: "Won’t be the same without you x."
"Love you ry," said 2022 Strictly star Tyler West.
Dancer Maria Tsiatsiani commented: "Awwww!!!! Sending you all my love! You were amazing!! All the best for the future!!"
He hosted the BBC show with Janette Manrara (BBC)Pro dancer Johannes Radebe wrote: "All my love to you."
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"Noooo! Well those 4 years flew!! Love you @rylan (hope to see you on the dance floor!)," commented Strictly pro Faye Tozer.
Dancer Lauren Oakley commented a row of red heart emojis.
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly added: "We love you so much!!" followed by Claudia Winkleman who wrote: "WE LOVE YOU. And we’ll miss you so so much."
2010 runner up Matt Baker said: "Great job Rylan it’s a 10 from me X."
The spin off show was originally hosted by Claudia Winkleman but in 2011 Zoe Ball took over and was joined by Rylan in 2019 as a co-host.
In 2021, Zoe announced she would be stepping down and Janette Manrara was later confirmed as her replacement.
Kate Phillips, director of BBC Unscripted, said: "On behalf of BBC Two, BBC Daytime, and Strictly fans everywhere, I want to thank Rylan for entertaining audiences so brilliantly for the past four years on Strictly It Takes Two.
"Rylan’s infectious personality, his stand-out sass and his genuine love for all the glitz and glamour of the ballroom, has been a big part of It Takes Two’s continued success.
"Rylan will always be part of the Strictly family of course, but I know he‘ll be hugely missed by all the Strictly It Takes Two viewers, Janette and everyone else who works on the show."